Haye was never as elusive against people shorter than him, Coopers better balance, shorter punches and fast hands would give Haye fits. Its going to end early, but I think Haye would get to Cooper first, fast, big puncher, longer reach. I think he would bomb Henry out by the 5th. If he got careless though its over, Cooper would ****ing destroy Haye if he hurt him badly. I doubt HW or CW makes any difference really.

The old v new fitness argument is complete horse****. Old timers had same day weigh ins, had to actually fight at the weight, wore smaller gloves and went 15 rounds (or more). Fitness was never an issue.

BTW...Flea is also talking horse****...if **** Richardson could be European Champ, then so could Haye without a doubt.

I said it could be difficult against the guys I mentioned. Johannson for sure.

Muhammad Ali was a skinny underdeveloped man when he faced Henry Cooper the first time, and the second time..? Muhammad Ali just messed about and put on a show! If he wanted to get Cooper out of their..? He could of..! Within 2-3 rounds.

The post-Maccarinelli Haye would probably run around the ring, wave his arms about trying to look flash and lose a decision.

His regression technically from then on was shocking IMO.

Regression Technically..?

David Haye went from fighting guys his own size, to guys 2-3-4-8 stone heavier than himself

Wonder how Manny Pac would fight against Chad Dawson or Carl Froch...? He would be knocked out within 1 round, 2 rounds! and his power would probably be laughed at by Carl Froch.

David Haye technically did not regress, he actually improved. He was hit far less at heavyweight than at Cruiser-weight. He had to be more sensible, and defensive inside of the ring, due to the share weight disadvantage.

David Haye would have a party vs Henry Cooper, a smaller slower fighter! with less technical skills and speed.

Muhammad Ali was a skinny underdeveloped man when he faced Henry Cooper the first time, and the second time..? Muhammad Ali just messed about and put on a show! If he wanted to get Cooper out of their..? He could of..! Within 2-3 rounds.

He'd already prevailed in one of his more difficult fights (Jones) and defeated Archie Moore. Six months after Cooper, he bamboozled Sonny Liston.